What is the meaning of 'Namaste Vighnanashaya' in the Ganesha Stotram?

It means 'Salutations to the remover of obstacles,' referring to Lord Ganesha's power to eliminate difficulties for devotees.

Who is addressed as 'Vighnakartre' in the Agni Krta Sri Ganesha Stotram?

'Vighnakartre' refers to Lord Ganesha as the creator of obstacles for those who are not devoted, highlighting his role in testing faith.

What are 'Siddhi' and 'Buddhi' as mentioned in the Ganesha Stotram?

'Siddhi' and 'Buddhi' represent spiritual power and intellect, respectively, and Lord Ganesha is revered as the bestower of both.

What does the devotee ask of Ganesha in the Agni Krta Sri Ganesha Stotram?

The devotee asks for unwavering devotion to Ganesha to dispel delusion, association with Ganesha's devotees, and protection from curses.

What is the effect of remembering Ganesha during times of distress, according to the stotram?

Remembering Ganesha in times of distress, according to the stotram, leads to the removal of obstacles and a state of profound peace through his grace.

śrī gaṇēśa stōtram (agni kr̥tam)

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Ganesha Stotra

agniruvāca |
namastē vighnanāśāya bhaktānāṁ hitakāraka |
namastē vighnakartrē vai hyabhaktānāṁ vināyaka || 1 ||

namō mūṣakavāhāya gajavaktrāya dhīmatē |
ādimadhyāntahīnāyādimadhyāntasvarūpiṇē || 2 ||

caturbhujadharāyaiva caturvargapradāyinē |
ēkadantāya vai tubhyaṁ hērambāya namō namaḥ || 3 ||

lambōdarāya dēvāya gajakarṇāya ḍhuṇḍhayē |
yōgaśāntisvarūpāya yōgaśāntipradāyinē || 4 ||

yōgibhyō yōgadātrē ca yōgināṁ patayē namaḥ |
carācaramayāyaiva praṇavākr̥tidhāriṇē || 5 ||

siddhibuddhimayāyaiva siddhibuddhipradāyaka |
siddhibuddhipatē tubhyaṁ namō bhaktapriyāya ca || 6 ||

anantānana dēvēśa prasīda karuṇānidhē |
dāsō:’haṁ tē gaṇādhyakṣa māṁ pālaya viśēṣataḥ || 7 ||

dhanyō:’haṁ sarvadēvēṣu dr̥ṣṭvā pādaṁ vināyaka |
kr̥takr̥tyō mahāyōgī brahmabhūtō na saṁśayaḥ || 8 ||

yadi prasannabhāvēna varadō:’si gajānana |
tadā māṁ śāpahīnaṁ tvaṁ kuru dēvēndrasattama || 9 ||

tava bhaktiṁ dr̥ḍhāṁ dēhi yayā mōhō vinaśyati |
tava bhaktaiḥ sahāvāsō mamāstu gaṇanāyaka || 10 ||

yadā saṅkaṭasamyuktastadā smaraṇatastava |
nissaṅkaṭō:’hamatyantaṁ bhavāmi tvatprasādataḥ || 11 ||

iti śrīmanmudgalē mahāpurāṇē dvitīyakhaṇḍē agni kr̥ta śrī gaṇēśa stōtram ||

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